1530, Thursday 26.11.2020

Participant email "Dorset 2020 - Your start time and important changes" is currently being processed. You will receive this in your inbox this evening. A non-personalised copy of this email can be seen here.

All paper numbers and electronic timing chips will be in the post by tomorrow so these should be received by Tuesday.

1900, Wednesday 25.11.2020

Please note the following important changes:

The event will now be based over both Saturday the 5th of December and Sunday the 6th. Saturday will be for Ultra+, Ultra and Marathon distance categories and Sunday will be for Half Marathon and 10K categories.

The event will be based from Kimmeridge, BH20 5PE.

The event Participant Manual has been updated and it now reflects these changes, as have the new routes been published. We will be sending out an individual email to all participants tomorrow; this will provide more detailed information. We kindly ask you to await this email before contacting us with any questions.

1300, Friday 20.11.2020

Check-in is open! Participant email "Dorset 2020 : Check-in open!" has been distributed (all events). Please note that there are items for your attention which need actioning immediately so please don't delay in reading this. Please see here a pdf copy of the email.

17:00, Monday 16.11.2020

Due to local sensitivities we are revising the routes and times of this event yet further, we are even considering splitting the event over both the Saturday and Sunday. In light of this (and the current lockdown situation) please don't book any extras (accommodation or travel) until we release the final details - this will be done by the end of the day on Wednesday the 25th of November. NB Prior to this information being published we will still be opening the "Check-in" process as normal (this coming weekend) so that we can action the posting of numbers and timing chips well ahead of time.

1000, Thursday 05.11.2020

Re Current national lockdown (England) due to end on the 2nd December. The aim is still to deliver this event on the 5th of December but clearly an extension of the current lockdown would make this impossible. To this end we recommend you make your plans on this basis, i.e. with an aim to only booking travel / accommodation which can be refunded to you should the event have to be postponed. We will aim to put a further update here by the 21st of this month or earlier if more information becomes available. We do wish you well and don't slacken off the training just yet - fingers crossed!

1000, Monday 14.09.2020

The routes have been updated. To view the updates please see the Routes tab of the event website.

1700, Tuesday 01.09.2020

As things currently stand dogs will not be permitted at this event. This decision will be up for review periodically however and we hope to reverse it asap (whether this comes in time for this year's event we simply can not say). This is part of a parcel of measures to help with social distancing and includes other changes such as restrictions on earphone use. These changes are in place to ensure participants are, 1) fully in control of themselves (to keep their distance from others) and, 2) fully able to communicate with others (specifically other path users). As keen dog lovers ourselves we understand that this will come as a disappointment to many of you. Any questions please drop us a line.

1300, Friday 13.12.2019

The Routes and Event Start Location are likely to change for this event. Please check back here where any updates will be posted.

1200, Friday 13.12.2019

Don't forget to click "attending" on the official Facebook Event.

Participant Manual

Virtual : Don't forget to connect with us via the official Facebook Event where you can select "Going" or "Interested". Here you can network with others and join in the conversation by asking questions and advice.

Never be locked in

1. Cancellation: You will always be given a full refund (no fees or charges) if the event has to be cancelled due to Covid-19. Your entry will never be ‘rolled over’ to a subsequent year unless you want it.
2. Postponement: You will always be given the following three options should an event have to be postponed (date changed) due to Covid-19. You will have one week from the date the event is postponed to make your choice:
   1. Accepting the new event date + receiving a £10 goodwill voucher (this is the default option if you make no choice).
   2. Transferring to one of our other event locations for any date in the future + receiving a £10 goodwill voucher.
   3. A refund (less a booking & card processing fee which will never be more than £10).
3. If your plans change or you change your mind:
   1. You can receive a full refund (no fees or charges) should you change your mind within 30 days of booking (*1). No questions asked. To do so; log onto your account > Orders > Select the desired order number > Cancel > Confirm. It’s as simple as that. (*1 for bookings made more than 3 months prior to the event).
   2. You can chop and change between our whole events portfolio at any time. Just make sure you do this more than 30 days before the event you are booked on to. To do so; log onto your account > Orders > Select the desired order number > Change > Select the desired (new) event.

Never be within 2 meters of anyone else

1. No event staff will come within 2 meters of any participants:
   1. RFID electronic timing removes the need for close personal contact.
   2. Checkpoints (aid stations) operate on a self-serve basis; all items will be individually bagged / bottled with gloved staff keeping their distance but there if you need them.
2. Receive your participant number and electronic timing chip in the post ahead of time or collect on the day, your choice.
3. Watch the event Welcome and Safety Video online 24hrs before the event from your phone or laptop.
4. Join in with our mass start or choose a time-trial start for yourself or your group. Either way you can enjoy watching the online leaderboard update throughout the event day to see how you fare against the competition.

Although there are a raft of other changes we have put in place we hope the examples above clearly demonstrate our priorities to you. All changes will be in place across our portfolio of events for the foreseeable future, most likely until the end of 2021.

We hope that you can now relax and take part with confidence; we are looking forward to delivering your next tough challenge!

With best wishes,

James and the Endurancelife Team.

Never, never, never give up.